How Has COVID-19 Affected the Fashion Industry?

 Written By 簡芝伶 Edited By 宋子瑜 傅暄淇 吳冠瑩

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     In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Paris Fashion Week went on as usual. This event is held biannually. The purpose of this event is for designers to present their latest projects. October 6th marked the last day of the event, and it was also the day Paris was put on maximum alert. Although safety measures were claimed to be taken during the show, some people still questioned if this gathering would intensify the second wave of coronavirus that struck Europe.

          On October 6th, the city of Paris was raised to maximum alert after a spike in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. All the bars in town were forced to shut down, and restaurants could only stay open if they complied with strict rules imposed by the French government. Despite this, the safety regulations still allowed up to 1,000 guests to attend a public event. However, the exact number of guests at Paris Fashion Week was not confirmed.

           A global pandemic certainly did not stop fashionistas from gathering at the biannual event. The press claimed that social distancing was practiced; the seats were evenly distributed in the venue, and attendees were spotted wearing face masks. Nonetheless, the general public still questioned the safety measures of the event. This might be due to the fact that models on the catwalk were not wearing face masks while there seemed to be more than 1,000 people at the venue.

     Aurélien Rousseau, the director of the Regional Health Authority, stated that nearly 3,500 people on average have tested positive every day in Paris. Apart from that, 36% of the beds in the ICU are currently housing patients infected with COVID-19. The severity of this outbreak has changed the lives of many people, especially fashion designers. As the second wave of coronavirus strikes Europe, how will the fashion industry overcome this difficulty?

Peer Review：劉聖英 洪鈺瑄 卓悅銘 解如意

The Lungs of the Earth Have Started to Supply Carbon Dioxide

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     Environmentalists have always been concerned about preservation of the Amazon rainforest. It plays an essential role in the battle against climate change. August usually indicates the beginning of the fire season in Brazil, with most fires occurring in September. However, the wildfires in the Amazon rainforest this year are even more devastating than the previous year, as it has been emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide. 

     These wildfires are not simply natural disasters; in fact, they are ascribable to human activities which were encouraged by Brazil's President, Jair Bolsonaro. Owing to the fact that Brazil is one of the main suppliers of commodities in the world, residents earn a living by mining, farming, and animal husbandry. What’s more, to plant soybeans and raise cattle, they need to cut down trees, and this has led to environmental degradation. According to the research done by the INPE on August 20, the number of fires in Brazil in 2019 was 77% higher than in 2018. With the intention to boost economic development, the President of Brazil did not properly control the exploitation of the rainforest. This is deemed the main reason behind the ecological imbalance in the Amazon. 

     The damage done to the Amazon, also known as the Lungs of the Earth, has become the major cause behind the acceleration of climate change, as it is releasing carbon dioxide rather than oxygen to the Earth's atmosphere. Besides, due to the widespread fires in the Amazon, the rainforest has gradually lost its function of contributing 6% of the Earth’s oxygen each year and has emitted 500 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, which amounts to a 20% increase (2018). Every minute, a soccer-field size of rainforest is lost to wildfires and it will take more than a century for every loss to grow back. If the world's largest rainforest disappeared, it could bring catastrophe to weather patterns and air quality worldwide. 

     Regarding deforestation in Brazil, the Brazilian government has been criticized by European countries, as Brazil failed to abide by the Paris Agreement. Brazil promised to lower its emissions by 37% from 2005 levels by 2025, yet last year’s emissions already exceeded 17%. To deny the criticism, the Brazilian Vice President, Hamilton Mourao, planned a three-day visit to the Amazon for foreign ambassadors; however, it is claimed by the visitors that the flying route was strategically planned to avoid the damaged part of the forest. With the growth of international concern about the wildfires in the Amazon, can the Brazilian government truly implement the regulations and solve this global crisis? 

T 組 組長 ：傅暄淇 組員：宋子瑜、簡芝伶、吳冠瑩

(Peer Review) 解如意 劉聖英 卓悅銘 洪鈺瑄

An Eleven-Year-Old Iranian Boy Commits Suicide Because He Cannot Study

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An eleven-year-old Iranian boy, Mohammad Mousavizadeh, commits suicide because he does not have a smartphone to facilitate distance learning. The teacher of Mohammad Mousavizadeh asks him to turn in the homework by his smartphone. However, Mohammad Mousavizadeh does not get the smartphone that his teacher promised to give him. Therefore, Mohammad Mousavizadeh commits suicide a few days later. Iranian society is shocked after the news is released. The news highlights the issue of poverty in Iran.

Because COVID-19 has broken out all over the world, most students have to study by distance learning. Students have to use smartphones and computers to facilitate distance learning. However, more than three million students in Iran do not have electronic devices. Mohammad Mousavizadeh does not have a smartphone to access the distance-learning class due to his bad financial condition.

Recently, a similar incident occurred in the slum area. The suicide of children in slum areas becomes more common than before. For example, a twelve-year-old boy, Armin, committed suicide by taking pills the week before. His mother died of cancer because his family cannot pay the expense of medical treatment. The incident shows the poverty of Iran is quite serious.

To achieve distance learning in the slum area is hard. The people from the slum area are too poor to afford any electronic devices. By contrast, we live in a well-developed country and we have to cherish everything around us.

T組:周星池、李沛澄、邱國誠、張容慈

2020 California Wildfires

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California wildfires in 2020 have burned 4,000,000 acres of forest across the State of California. The area burned by the California fire has reached 33.5% of Taiwan. The year 2020 has witnessed the largest wildfire season in the history of California.

California wildfires have become an annual phenomenon. In the past, the fire season started from May to October. In 2020, the fire season started from January 16th to November 6th. Obviously, the California fire season in 2020 had started earlier and ended later than before. By the way, some wildfires were caused by thunderstorms; others by arsons, and still others by droughts.

The wildfires in 2020 have killed more than 26 people and have burned hundreds of houses. The California wildfires in 2020 are unprecedented gigantic wildfires in history. In addition, the scale of the wildfires is twice as big as what happened in 2018. As stated above, the wildfire in 2020 is a serious incident.

Everyone must pay more attention to both ecology and greenhouse effects. Everyone can improve the effects together. Everyone must develop good habits. For example, everyone turns off the lights before leaving home and takes the MRT instead of driving cars. Everyone can make their contribution to improving the environment. Everyone can help the earth get better by reducing the environmental pollution.

T組:周星池、李沛澄、邱國誠、張容慈

These DIY Videos Might Not Be As Good As You Think They Are

 Outlined By Harry Written By 張志皓 Edited By Judy, 郭育均

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            Ann Reardon, the YouTuber who hosts the channel How To Cook That, is making debunking videos to inform her viewers of the danger from viral DIY videos. The purpose of DIY videos should be harmless and helpful. In contrast, the fake DIY videos are harmful and useless. Children could hurt themselves while trying dangerous things without parents supervising. As a result, Ann decided to end this ridiculous cycle of fake DIY videos by creating debunking videos.

Several DIY videos on Youtube channels have been proven fake. For example, So Yummy and 5-Minutes Craft are the most notorious Youtube channels famous for making fake DIY videos. Both of them have an amount of 8.97 million and 69.5 million subscribers. Their videos are usually carefully edited, making it hard for viewers to distinguish truth from falsehood. 

            Although those malicious channels are still making fake DIY videos, 5-Minutes Craft has taken up a new calling and begun to debunk other questionable channels. Because 5-Minutes Craft has uploaded more than ten debunking videos this year, viewers start to believe this channel has realized the consequences of fake videos. It is thought that if 5-Minutes Craft has cared enough to improve, other channels will recognise the mistakes they made as time goes by. 

Because of Ann’s dedication to educating her viewers, they have grown aware of these fake DIY videos. Every time she uploads a debunking video, it gets millions and millions of views. In her videos, she always teaches her viewers scientific facts to prove her points. Thanks to Ann’s effort in making debunking videos, we will be more discerning when watching other DIY videos on YouTube.

 

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Article written by Harry, Judy, 張志皓, 郭育均

Articles edited by Team T & E

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Member: Horace, Joanna, Messi, Amy

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嚴仁傑、曹瑋庭、郭育均、張至皓 第一篇

Restructuring Global Supply Chain After the Covid-19 Pandemic

Written By 張志皓 Edited By Harry, Judy, 郭育均

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            The global supply chain crises are emerging and happening worldwide during the pandemic of Covid-19. As the Covid-19 has been deeply disturbing and hurting many companies around the world, some companies are concerned about restructuring their business partners' relationships. For example, many enterprises from the U.S. consider bringing their manufacturing factories back and reducing reliance on China. Based on the damage caused by Covid-19, companies must manage risks to prevent possible problems.

 To maximize profits, companies will consider their locations, transportation networks, and the workers' salaries. By combining these three points, the concept of an efficient global supply chain is formed--making a good product at the right place. With an efficient global supply chain, companies can gain benefits from better quality control and demand. For instance, companies need to ensure every product is checked before shipping them out overseas. If companies do not have any optimized or efficient supply chain, they may ship out defective products. Those companies are prone to lose profits after being charged with faulty products. Thus, companies should always optimize the global supply chain to maintain profits.

              On the other hand, some businesses and productions are frustrated so incredibly that the producers could no longer provide products to those who desperately need them. And this caused chain fractures. For example, Alberta, one of the Canadian beef processing places, has been impacted by Covid-19 seriously. Therefore, many workers lost their jobs, causing beef productivity to decline. Thus, the beef supply for retail, restaurants, and consumers has fallen dramatically. 

            Once the global supply chain has formed, the alternative cost will be relatively high. New companies would substitute for the old ones if the supply chain failed, resulting in irrevocable damage. During this pandemic, the stability of the global supply chain is more crucial than anything else. Thus, companies should not always consider the cost. Working together to maintain the global supply chain's stability is a pivotal move to prevent the world economy from entering a recession. It is also a fundamental solution to maintain the overall strength of the world economy.

E-books (too weak)

 Written By Joanna Edited By Horace, Amy, and Messi

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 With the rapid development of modern technology, innovative ideas are happening every day. When it comes to cultural changes, E-books are the most representative products in this generation. E-books have replaced paper books in several areas, such as education and literary entertainment. E-books have brought a lot of convenience to our lives. 

E-books promote paperless lifestyles and workplaces that are good for the environment. E-books are also portable; all you need is a smartphone or tablet. Moreover, E-books have multimedia features, including audio, videos, and animations. With these features, E-books can increase the pleasure of reading and learning. 

            E-books have many advantages, but they still have some downsides. When we need to read two different books for comparison, paper books may be a better choice. When compared with endlessly switching screens on your mobile, paper books are a lot easier to read. You can display the contents from both of the books simultaneously in front of you.  

The invention of E-books does not eliminate the usage of paper books. Neither does television replace radio and radio stations. Nor does the video game console, Wii, make people stop playing actual sports. E-books and paper books are both evolutionary inventions. Both of them are incredibly useful to provide people with information. Therefore, we might as well grab one of them and start reading. 

E組：張皓翔 曾靖芸 吳之勻 江秉宸 第二篇

Wakaresaseya

 Written By Horace Edited By: Joanna, Amy, and Messi

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In Japan, there is an extraordinary profession that provides you a chance to put an end to your bad relationship. Whenever people are tired of their relationship or want to save it from the other intruder, they can ask for help from the special agent. Different clients have different needs in their cases. Therefore, the service can be customized.

This unique service is called “Wakaresaseya.” It takes a great effort to make it happen. Firstly, the agent will need to do a complete background investigation into the client’s mark. Secondly, the agent will build up a team of actors to get close to and make friends with the mark. All these actions are to secure the knowledge of the target’s interests and preferences in a relationship. Lastly, the agent will follow the aforementioned information and design a perfect lover by ideal timing to lure the targets. It is like playing an RPG.

It became popular ten years ago until an agent of a Wakaresaseya agency fell in love with his target and went so far as to kill her. This shocking news led to the downfall of many Wakaresaseya agencies. Ten years later, it makes a significant comeback. Despite some persistent negative voices in society, it is gradually showing its sign of comeback on different social media.

There are more and more people seeking this exceptional service. In this modern world, people hardly have time to deal with their problems. Wakaresaseya seems to be the best way for people who are out of choices. Though Wakaresaseya is a helpful choice, people should try to be honest and deal with the problems on their own. Wakaresaseya should be the last option for people to choose.

E組：張皓翔 曾靖芸 吳之勻 江秉宸 第一篇

BeanKind: Spreading Love

Written By: 林姿攸  Edited By: 翁子晴 戴佩儀 彭婷筠

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“BeanKind” is a free game that encourages people to share their love on the Internet. What’s more, it does not come with ads and no in-app purchases! It is a worldwide clicker game that you can gain “Love Taps” from other players (of the game) around the world. Certainly, you can give people your “Love Taps.” By collecting “Love Taps,” you not only unlock new characters but also receive more furniture. According to the official website, there are more than 2.2 million items of furniture for you to choose to decorate your customized room. And you can use the camera in this game to record every moment anytime.

“Bean” is the main character in this game. It combines a cute and pink body with big eyes that attract many people. It is created by the artist, Harry Hambley. He is better known as Ketnipz. He posts a series of the Bean on social media. His works of webcomics, comics post online, are funny and people always give them a knowing smile because of humor. Do you know the reason why he wants to create the “Bean”? The answer is to spread positive energy around the world. Even if the chance is small, he still wants to do that.

The design company is Frosty Pop, which is famous for game designing. They team up with Ketnipz because they have the same idea of doing something to change the world. One of the people on the team is in charge of the design of the game. Ostrow said, "When we started this company, we wanted to rethink how games, brands, and purpose come together to create things we believe in.” Therefore, this contributes to the development of the worldwide game, “BeanKind.”

This game is perfect for those who are depressed. When you feel down, you just need to start the game and share the love with other people. Then you will feel you still have someone who loves you. Moreover, decorating the room can kill a bad mood. These are the goals of Frosty Pop and Ketnipz. Especially during this pandemic time, playing this game may help you release negative vibes. In conclusion, “Bean” is like a guide for leading us to the bright side. Every little thing makes a miracle. If you feel down now, you might as well download this game right now!

E組: 翁子晴 戴佩儀 彭婷筠 林姿攸 第二篇

The Famous Movie: “Jurassic World: Dominion” Stopped Filming

 Written By: 戴佩儀  Edited By: 翁子晴 戴佩儀 彭婷筠 林姿攸 

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The movie, “Jurassic World,” was one of the most famous movies released in 2015. It is a science fiction adventure movie. And its sequel, “Jurassic World: Dominion,” would come out in 2021, which was expected to take the box office by storm. The storyline of the movie, “Jurassic World,” is about lots of dinosaurs, and they have to leave their residence because of the volcano eruption. The villain wants to get Blue’s DNA, one of the dinosaurs, to create a new species. And the main characters have to rescue Blue. Unfortunately, there was an unanticipated obstacle while the first time the film crew started shooting the film. 

The sequel, “Jurassic World: Dominion,” would be postponed until 2022 because of the outbreak of the COVID-19. This is the main reason why it was postponed. This movie was mainly expected by lots of movie fans. Owing to the horrible virus, the movie industry was greatly impacted, and so was this movie. The director decided to stop shooting the film to protect the actors and the film crew. 

On July 1st, the film crew returned to shoot the film after the outbreak of the COVID-19. This was the first famous movie that restarted to film after the outbreak. But one of the film crew tested Coronavirus positive on the first day when they shot the film. Therefore, the film was forced to put on a halt again to ensure the safety of the film crew, and they were compelled to stop filming for another two weeks. This movie company also formulated an epidemic prevention manual with 107 pages for all of the film crew. 

People who look forward to seeing the movie, “Jurassic World: Dominion,” still have to wait a period. Are you still anticipating this fantastic movie after rolling with lots of punches?

E組: 翁子晴 戴佩儀 彭婷筠 林姿攸 第一篇

The Science of Interstellar

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     Mankind has been forced to search for another inhabitable planet as the Earth reaches its capacity. Over the years, the Earth has provided resources that have secured our lives on the planet. Yet, human activity has caused great damage to the environment, and it has contributed to the destruction of our ecosystem.  Now it is time to pay the price for putting our planet in such peril by traveling to space. This non-fiction book The Science of Interstellar will take you on a journey to explore the mysteries of the universe.

     The Earth can no longer produce any food due to the loss of its arable land. At this critical moment, a group of courageous astronauts have dedicated themselves to finding a miracle in outer space. Throughout the chapters, you can see the author Kip Thorne, who is also a physicist, illustrating these physical theories in a way that is comprehensible to everyone. This is a brilliant way to help readers enjoy this book, despite having no scientific knowledge. 

     On the downside, even though the author has tried to use plain English to explain the theory that lies in the story, it is still quite difficult for readers to fully understand the narrative logic if they lack scientific knowledge. Furthermore, the book does not explain the complex timeline that was in the movie Interstellar. Those who watched the movie were apt to be confused with the timeline of events. It is true that sometimes we do not need to pay too much attention to small details, but if you are a fan of science fiction, you may find it a bit disappointing. 

     Overall, The Science of Interstellar is a great book to read if you want to untangle the questions you may have after watching the movie Interstellar. Even though some of the content may still seem a bit puzzling, you will notice that this book is full of philosophical ideas once you read it carefully. After reading the book, people may have the desire to rewatch the movie.

組長 ：劉聖英 組員：解如意 卓悅銘 洪鈺瑄 第二篇

Being Healthy and Fashionable at the Same Time

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Since the outbreak of the pandemic, designing face masks has been in vogue. Face masks have become a necessity in our lives. They must be worn wherever we go. Those who refuse to comply with the regulation will receive a severe punishment. Hence, nowadays it is common to see people on the streets putting their masks on. This is considered a tremendous opportunity for the fashion industry to make a fortune.

Every coin has two sides; there are negative and positive sides of the pandemic. Obviously, Walt Disney has chosen to focus on the positive. The company has launched a series of cloth face masks featuring some of the most famous Disney characters. The combination of health and fashion is deemed to capture the attention of Disney fans and collectors. The reusable cloth face masks, which come in a wide range of colors as well as characters, attract more people to wear them, keeping themselves safe against the pandemic. On the other hand, the value of these face masks will rise as they are popular collectibles, especially for the complete sets. 

Furthermore, one-million-dollar profit from the masks will go to Medshare, a national non-profit organization which collects and redistributes extra medical resources from American hospitals and manufacturers to developing countries in need. Cloth masks do not help fight the pandemic as medical masks do, though some intelligent and fashionable geniuses have found a solution to this problem: they can wear a medical mask underneath the cloth mask. That way, everyone can stay protected and stylish simultaneously.

All in all, I think it is indeed a good way to encourage people, especially Disney fans, to put their masks on. In the United States, some people feel that wearing masks infringe upon human rights. They believe that the government should not force them to do something against their will. Therefore, Disney came up with this great idea, which not only encourages the public to wear masks but also offers money to charities. This is one simple act that benefits all.

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組長 ：劉聖英 組員：解如意 卓悅銘 洪鈺瑄 第一篇

Bread Festival: You Are My Sugar

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This year, Yuan Ze University’s Bread Festival fell on October 28. “Sweet in the Heart” is the theme. On this day, students can not only use rolls to express their feelings but help with charity. 

The main idea of the Bread Festival is for students to spread their affection. Students are usually busy with exams and reports. This festival offers them opportunities to express their thoughts and emotions. On that special day, both male and female dormitories are allowed to visit during a limited time period. Apart from this, there will be an event with food sampling and club performances. All of these are meant to help students fit in at school, interact with each other, and even set up a transnational exchange.

For every roll sold during the festival, the school will donate 5 NTD to local charity, the World Vision Taiwan. This year, approximately 3000 rolls were sold during the Bread Festival. Yuan Ze University has already held the Bread Festival for 21 years. Students have created some implicit meanings for different rolls. For example, the meaning of a heart-shaped chocolate cake is, “To Show My Love for You”, a donut means, “You Are My Sugar” and the croissant is to say “Hey! Do Not Split Hairs.” These deeper meanings are interesting and people will have a better understanding of the Bread Festival.

All in all, Bread Festival is a significant festival for students to express their feelings, turning affection into action. Whether it is about love or public good, people can send their affection through the festival, and improve society by involving in charity work. 

D組 ：安綺、黃品瑜、鄒季恩、李玟 第一篇

Candy Hide and Seek

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Chen Ru-Yu, a student of Shih Hsin University won the second place for advertising in the renowned
Prix de la Photography Paris. Chen connects sweets with daily life. She thinks sweets can make people feel good, that is why she choose sweets as her theme. The fascinating idea of the artwork offers her the opportunity to stand out from other competitors. This is an impressive achievement for Shih Hsin and herself.

The idea of “Candy Hide and Seek”, her award-winning artwork, was inspired by our daily life. The idea that she turns daily objects into sweets makes the picture interesting. When we take a closer look, we can find out that there are some sweets hiding in the picture, it is  not paint but skittles are squished out of the tube! Chen uses high-contrast colors to structure the picture, creating a strong sense of conflict. Chen’s professionalism in photography helps her create such a special picture.   

           Chen’s award proves that she is creative and brilliant. She makes Shih Hsin University proud. There are many professional photographers in Taiwan, from Shih Hsin University. “This is because Shih Hsin is the pioneer of professional photography, and we have the best courses for it”, said the Chair of Graphic Arts Communication in Shih-Hsin. In the future, there will be more competitors from Shih Hsin University to enter international competitions.

Chen Ru-Yu sets a good example for us. Her story encourages us to take part in various competitions, showing our talent. It is not only an opportunity to prove our talent but also a good way to show how well we have been educated by Shih Hsin University. 

D組 ：安綺、黃品瑜、鄒季恩、李玟 第二篇

Taiwan Government Will Increase the Child Care Subsidy in 2021

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In 2021, our government will increase the child care subsidy to raise the birth rate. The subsidy will be raised from NT$2,500 to NT$5,000 per month. Although the government will increase the subsidy, newlywed couples still do not want to have a child. Nowadays, people are busy with their work, they do not have time to take care of their child. The child care center seems a good choice for parents.

The policy makes parents face the dilemma of choosing a private child care center or a public child care center. However, some parents cannot afford the tuition fee of a private child care center. The tuition fee of a private child care center costs NT$15,000 to NT$17,000 per month. A public child care center only costs NT$9,000 per month. Entering a public child care center is hard because the number of private child care centers is more than the public ones. Recent statistics show that there are 956 private child care centers and 235 public child care centers in Taiwan. 

This policy does not help Taiwan increase the birth rate. Raising children depends on having a stable income. Parents cannot afford the expensive tuition fee of a private child care center and entering a public child care center is hard. Thus, they want to take care of their child by themselves. If parents quit their jobs and focus on taking care of their children, families will run into financial difficulties. 

Increasing the child care subsidy is not the only way to help Taiwan. Our government must increase the number of public child care centers and build a complete child care system. The policy has to be comprehensive and meet the needs of most parents.

A組:楊淳惠 佘冠融 何芷綺 葉若玲 第二篇

Child Rapist Cho Doo-Soon to Be Released From Jail

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   In the notorious Cho Doo-Soon Case, an eight-year-old girl was victimized. Cho Doo-Soon, the criminal, kidnapped and sodomized the girl. He claimed that he was drunk and he did not know what he did to the little girl. The judges sentenced him to only twelve years in prison. He is to be released on December 13, 2020. Can this kind of person be released from jail?

Cho Doo-Soon sodomized the girl in a cruel way. Because of the serious harm, the poor little girl had to get the medical treatment of colostomy. He brought her to the bathroom then took off her pants and clothes. He punched her face then sodomized her. The little girl was found by her parents and they took her to the hospital. She got serious injuries all over her body. 

The government makes the “Cho Doo-Soon Law” which clearly stipulates that all the violent criminals must wear the electronic tagging. They will be monitored by police officers after being released. However, criminals might unlock the electronic tagging and commit crimes again. Even the criminals wear the electronic tagging, the fear of the people still cannot be eliminated. 

Everyone has to take such child molestation seriously, take action, and condemn the people who claim that they commit crimes because they are drunk. There is no excuse for a reduced sentence. Whether the effect of electronic tagging is limited or not, it shows that the government takes this case really seriously and really does something for society. We cannot indulge criminals like Cho Doon-Soon by allowing them any reduced sentence, not only in South Korea, but around the world.

A組:楊淳惠 佘冠融 何芷綺 葉若玲 第一篇

The First Step Toward The Future: Internship

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 Getting an internship is one of many goals for college students because it can bring lots of benefits to their future. Furthermore, in modern times, companies prefer people who have related experiences and skills. Therefore, to college students, getting an internship is quite important.    

Through an internship, college students not only realize their interests but also enhance their people skills. Such experience is helpful for them to know the characteristics of different workplaces and to acquire related abilities. From the process of an internship, they can find the direction of their future, learn the ability to communicate, and improve their teamwork. At the same time, they can also understand the operation of companies and acquire problem-solving abilities.

This is the reason why college students are seeking an internship, even if it takes them a lot of time. Huang Yu-Ying, for example, who majored in the Finance Department of Feng Chia University, had longed for the banking industry since she was a child. She took an internship at Chang Hwa Commercial Bank in 2017. Through this internship, she not only had further knowledge about the banking industry but also learned the professional operation of the banking industry. She confirmed that this experience in the banking industry was her aspiration.

To sum up, getting an internship is good for college students to gain valuable experiences. They can experience the working environment in advance, realize what they lack, and strengthen themselves. Therefore, college students should seize the opportunity to get an internship.

A組：陳勇翰 葉明翰 陳任中 第二篇

“Long-Term Care 2.0” Policy In Taiwan

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In view of the increasing elderly population in Taiwan’s aging society, the government is introducing its “Long-Term Care 2.0” policy. This policy improves the services of "Long-term Care 1.0” and increases other services on the basis of "Long-term Care 1.0.” Originally, “Long-term Care 1.0” offers the elderly home care service, daycare service, meal delivery, etc. And in the “Long-Term Care 2.0” policy, it adds the dementia care service, preventive care service, and hospice care service. Although “Long-term care 2.0” is better than “Long-term Care 1.0,” it still needs further improvement.

The goal of the policy is to establish a sound long-term care system to cope with problems of our aging society, and to ease the financial burden of families in demand of such care. Compared to the “Long-Term Care 1.0,” the “Long-Term Care 2.0” integrates each independent care service together, and establishes a system to organize these services to a set. For families with long-term care needs, the government provides them with subsidies. In this way, people not only get the whole service easily but also buy it cheaply.  

However, the “Long-Term Care 2.0” policy still faces problems in terms of manpower, budget, and so on. These problems are considerable challenges for “Long-term care 2.0.” With the growing numbers of the elderly, the manpower of the care services cannot cater to their needs anymore. In addition, all nursing homes are not included in the “Long-term care 2.0” budget arrangement, so the situation may cause some safety problems, such as the fire accident in the Neihu nursing home on September 22. 

Therefore, to really make things easier for family members and caregivers, the government should improve the policy immediately. The “Long-term care 2.0” policy should be improved in all aspects so that the government can handle the increasing elderly population. In this manner, the policy can improve the quality of life for the elders and caregivers.

A組：陳勇翰 葉明翰 陳任中 第一篇

The Aim of Going to College

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The aim of being a college student is to become the top of the pyramid. There is a pyramid set that has four stratum which can distinguish four different kinds of learning conditions. At the top of the pyramid is specializing in a few fields. Second, is specializing in one field of study. Third, is learning different skills but not specializing in them. Last, is learning one thing without gaining any real knowledge. 

The reason why we have to be at the top of the pyramid is because of three important dimensions: education, job, and money. Education is a stepping stone of finding a job. Finding a job will allow us to have enough money to pay our expenses of living. For example, expenses like food, clothing, housing, transportation and so on. All the steps are for living independently. Everyone must work and earn money to bear living expenses, or just become a NEET, an abbreviation for “Not in Education, Employment or Training.” If we start working right after high school instead of entering university, we will not have enough education to get a decent job. 

To find employment, we must have abilities in some fields. No one will pay a salary for a person who does not have any skills. If we do not have any skills and a minimum level of education, which is a Bachelor’s degree, we will spend most of our time working for a minimum wage. Our life will be a vicious cycle of not earning enough money to pay for necessary life expenses. 

In conclusion, the aim of studying in university should be to gain multiple talents and skills. Students should take advantage of the four years spent in university to concentrate on learning and self-improvement. After graduating from university, the degree and knowledge of different fields will help a new graduate get a job.

組員：陳宜幸、曾詠嬪、陳昕瀅、魏含芳 第二篇

Fake Meat Can Be the Savior

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 Recently, Beyond Meat has become quite popular all over the world. Beyond Meat is a company founded by Ethan Brown in California in 2009. He wants to solve some problems caused by the meat industries. Beyond Meat produces plant-based meat substitutes. It has received investments from venture companies. The products of Beyond Meat are sold in supermarkets in the U.S. as well as in other countries.

 To reduce global warming, lots of people choose to become vegetarians. They want to reduce the pollution of the earth by consuming alternative proteins. Therefore, Beyond Meat came into being. There are three advantages of Beyond Meat. First, Beyond Meat is easily available in Taiwan. Second, the texture of Beyond Meat is similar to real meat so that it can be widely accepted. Third, the biggest advantage of Beyond Meat is that it can decrease carbon emissions by substituting animal meat. Animals produce too much carbon emissions through digestive processes.

 Beyond Meat is a highly processed food, containing saturated fat, so it may damage our health. In order to make its texture and taste closer to the real meat, Beyond Meat adds some artificial flavorings. Such as phosphate (磷酸鹽) and sodium ions (鈉離子), the former causes kidney diseases and the latter may cause high blood pressure.

 In conclusion, Beyond Meat influences our daily life, both positively and negatively. Beyond Meat can be a new choice for people’s diet. It is an interesting choice to try while you are out of choice.

A組： 陳宜幸、曾詠嬪、陳昕瀅、魏含芳 第一篇